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US8666585B2
US8666585B2 US12/638,201 US63820109A US8666585B2 US 8666585 B2 US8666585 B2 US 8666585B2 US 63820109 A US63820109 A US 63820109A US 8666585 B2 US8666585 B2 US 8666585B2
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  • the subject matter herein relates generally to image acquisition, and more specifically, to a method and arrangement to assist image acquisition of a subject.
  • image acquisition and more specifically, to a method and arrangement to assist image acquisition of a subject.
  • system is also applicable to industrial imaging.
  • Medical imaging systems encompass a variety of imaging modalities, such as x-ray systems, computerized tomography (CT) systems, and the like.
  • Medical imaging systems generate images of an object, such as a patient, for example, through exposure to an energy source, such as x-rays passing through a patient.
  • the generated images may be used for many purposes. For instance, internal defects in an object may be detected. Additionally, changes in internal structure or alignment may be determined. Fluid flow within an object may also be represented. Furthermore, the image may show the presence or absence of objects in the patient.
  • the information gained from medical diagnostic imaging has applications in many fields, including medicine and manufacturing.
  • a certain conventional medical imaging system includes a mobile C-arm system.
  • the mobile C-arm system can be used for general surgery, vascular procedures, and cardiac procedures, for example.
  • the conventional mobile C-arm system is equipped with a radiological source or transmitter in opposed relation to a radiological detector (e.g., an image intensifier), and both are moved in relation to the imaged subject.
  • a radiological detector e.g., an image intensifier
  • the C-arm system With the subject positioned between the radiological source and detector, the C-arm system is moved and rotated so as to pass radiation through the imaged subject from various directions.
  • anatomical structures cause variable attenuation of the radiation passing through the imaged subject and received at the detector.
  • the detector translates the attenuated radiation into an image employed in diagnostic evaluations.
  • multiple physicians, nurses, and technicians are located in close proximity to the imaged subject.
  • a method of mobile image acquisition of a subject comprises the steps of providing a imaging system supported on a mobile device so as to steer movement of the imaging system across a floor; releasing restraint of movement of the mobile device; instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject; receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position; and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device, wherein the step of applying the brake force includes generating an electromagnetic force from the mobile device in restraint of movement of the mobile device with respect to a plate attached at the floor.
  • a system to perform image acquisition of a subject comprises an imaging system operable to perform image acquisition of the subject; a mobile device operable to move the image system across a floor; a brake system that restrains movement of the mobile device with respect to the floor; a controller in communication with the imaging system, the mobile device, and the brake system, the controller including a memory having a plurality of program instructions to instruct a process to perform the steps of: instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject, receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position, and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device, where the step of applying the brake force includes generating an electromagnetic force from the mobile device in restraint of movement of the mobile device with respect to a plate attached at the floor.
  • a computer program product to control image acquisition by an imaging system supported on a mobile device to move across a floor.
  • the computer program product includes a computer readable medium having stored thereon computer executable instructions for execution by a processor to perform the steps of: instructing movement of the mobile device in support of the imaging system to a first position for image acquisition of the subject; receiving feedback that the mobile device is located at the first position; and applying a brake force to restrain movement of the mobile device, wherein the step of applying the brake force includes generating an electromagnetic force from the mobile device in restraint of movement of the mobile device with respect to a plate attached at the floor.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a mobile imaging system of the subject matter described herein.
  • FIG. 2 shows a detailed schematic diagram of an embodiment of a brake system to selectively restrain movement of the mobile platform assembly and imaging system of FIG. 1 , the brake system in a stand-by or retracted state.
  • FIG. 3 shows a detailed schematic diagram of an embodiment of a brake system to selectively restrain movement of the mobile platform assembly and imaging system of FIG. 1 , the brake system in restraint of movement or clamped state of the mobile device and imaging system of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a method of navigating the mobile device in combination with the imaging system of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 shows a flow diagram of an embodiment of the mobile carriage system of FIG. 1 in management of transport and restraint of the imaging system of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of an imaging system supported on a mobile device in combination with a braking system in accordance with the subject matter described herein, the braking system in a release state.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of an imaging system supported on a mobile device in combination with a braking system in accordance with the subject matter described herein, the braking system in a restraint state.
  • FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of a plate or insert that in combination with the braking system of FIGS. 6 and 7 restrains movement of the mobile device and imaging system supported thereon.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of an imaging system supported on a mobile device in combination with a braking system in accordance with the subject matter described herein, the braking system in a release state.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic flow diagram of an embodiment of a method of operating the brake system in combination with the mobile imaging system in accordance with the subject matter described herein.
  • FIG. 1 shows a system 5 to image acquisition of a subject or patient 8 of the subject matter described herein.
  • An embodiment of the system 5 can include an imaging system such as an X-ray machine 10 operable to pass X-rays through the subject or patient 8 and then detect and process acquired image data for interpretation.
  • an imaging system such as an X-ray machine 10 operable to pass X-rays through the subject or patient 8 and then detect and process acquired image data for interpretation.
  • the type of imaging system e.g., computerized tomography (CT), ultrasound (US), electron beam tomography (EBT), magnetic resonance (MR), fluoroscopic, angiographic, positron electron emission (PET), etc.
  • CT computerized tomography
  • US ultrasound
  • EBT electron beam tomography
  • MR magnetic resonance
  • fluoroscopic angiographic, positron electron emission
  • PET positron electron emission
  • One embodiment of the X-ray machine 10 is a vascular type and located in an examination room or operating room or hybrid room (represented in the form of a frame referenced 12 ).
  • the X-ray machine 10 can be operated remotely, for example so that an operator can be shielded from the radiation.
  • the X-ray machine 10 can be placed in the examining or operating room 12 so that a health care provider can view acquired image data while performing a medical procedure on the patient 8 .
  • the X-ray machine 10 can include a gantry 13 comprising an arm 14 that can rotate in at least two dimensions of space around the patient 8 .
  • the arm 14 can be generally C-shaped and in support of an X-ray tube 16 which is the X-ray source at one of its ends and a detector 18 at another of its ends. Yet, the shape of the arm 14 can be curvilinear, angular, circular or O-shaped, etc. and is not limiting on the subject matter described herein. Examples of the arm 14 can be C-shaped as manufactured by GENERAL ELECTRIC® Corporation, the mobile C-shaped arm as manufactured by Ziehm Imaging Incorporated, and the O-ARM® as manufactured by MEDTRONIC® Inc.
  • the x-ray tube 16 can be generally operable to send an X-ray beam 20 along a direction of emission.
  • the detector 18 is hooked to the arm 14 opposite the tube 16 and in the direction of emission.
  • the X-ray tube 16 and the image detector 18 can be mounted at the opposite ends of the arm 14 so that the X-rays emitted by the tube 16 can be incidental to and detected by the detector 18 .
  • the detector 18 can be connected to a lift (not shown) used to raise and lower the detector 18 in the direction of emission.
  • the x-ray tube 16 and the detector 18 can be positioned so that when, for example, the patient 8 is interposed between the X-ray tube 16 and the detector 18 , and is irradiated by X-rays, the detector 18 produces data representing characteristics of the interposed patient 8 that can be conventionally displayed on a monitor (not shown) and stored electronically.
  • An embodiment of the arm 14 can be mounted on a mobile carriage or platform or device 22 through a support element 24 .
  • the support element 24 can be mounted fixedly on the mobile device 22 .
  • the arm 14 can be connected to the support element 22 by a rotating arm 26 .
  • the arm 14 can be mounted so as to be sliding relative to the rotating arm 26 .
  • the rotating arm 26 can rotate about an axis passing through the X-ray beam 20 . This rotating assembly of the rotating arm 26 on the support element 24 can enable the X-ray tube 16 and the image detector 18 to move rotationally along or around the arc-shape of the rotating arm 26 .
  • the arm 14 , the support element 24 , and the rotating arm 26 can be hinged relative to one another to enable the X-ray machine 10 to move the x-ray tube 16 and detector 18 in generally three dimensions to achieve images of the internal organ of the patient 8 to be examined at different values of incidence.
  • the X-ray beam 20 can describe all the directions of sending of the X-rays included within a sphere.
  • the embodiment of the mobile device 22 can be generally configured to move the X-ray machine 10 on the ground.
  • An embodiment of the mobile device 18 can include a wheeled or roller system 40 operable to move or shift the mobile device 22 in every direction of the plane represented by the ground, including rotation of the mobile device 22 about a vertical axis passing through the X-ray beam 20 .
  • An embodiment of the roller system 40 comprises at least one motor driven and guide wheel 44 and at least one free wheel 48 .
  • Another example of the roller system 32 may include holonomic wheels.
  • the type of wheeled or roller system 32 can vary.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the mobile device 18 that includes two motor driven and guide wheels 44 placed in the rear of the mobile device 18 opposite the arm 14 .
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of the mobile device 18 that includes two motor-driven and guide wheels 44 placed toward the front and one free wheel located toward the rear 48 .
  • the number and location of the motor driven and guide wheels 44 or free wheel(s) 48 can vary.
  • the mobile device 22 can also include a drive (e.g., electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.) 50 operable to move the wheels 44 , 48 .
  • a drive e.g., electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.
  • An embodiment of the drive 50 can include a direction motor coupled to a driving motor.
  • the connection of the wheels 44 , 48 to the drive 50 can be accordingly to that known to those skilled in the art.
  • the mobile device 22 can be electrically powered in a fashion independent of that of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the x-ray machine 10 can be operated in combination with an examination table or bed 34 on which the patient 8 reclines.
  • the X-ray machine 10 can be shifted, moved or positioned in a working mode so that the examination table 34 is placed within the C-shape of the arm 14 such that the x-ray tube 16 can be located beneath the examination table 34 and the detector 18 located above the examination table 34 or vice versa and the patient 8 to be examined positioned in the path of the X-ray beam 20 .
  • the X-ray machine 10 can include a controller or control unit 60 to automatically control the drive 50 to move the wheels 44 of the mobile device 22 .
  • An embodiment of the control unit 60 can include a processor or microprocessor 62 connected to a bus 64 , and a program memory 66 and data memories 68 and 70 .
  • the program memory 66 can be divided into several zones or modules, each module corresponding to a function or a mode of operation or action of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • An action can correspond to the implementation of one or more modules by the processor 62 , connected to the program memory 66 in which the module is stored, of all or part of the instruction codes forming the module.
  • Actions can be attributed to programs such that the actions can be executed by the processor 62 , where the processor 62 can be controlled by instruction codes recorded in the program memory 66 of x-ray machine 10 . These instruction codes can implement the means that the machine 10 can carry-out the action.
  • zones or memories 66 , 68 , 70 are for example illustration of the layout of components and recordings of data. These zones or memories 66 , 68 , 70 can be unified or distributed according to constraints of size of the database and/or the speed of the processing operations desired.
  • One embodiment of the program memory 66 includes a zone 70 of instruction code to receive a movement signal corresponding to the activation of the position controls (e.g., buttons, touch-screen, toggle, joystick, etc.) 72 of the mobile device 22 or on the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the position controls 72 can also be part of a remote control unit 73 .
  • a zone 74 can comprise instruction code to extract, from the data memory 68 , the coordinates of the position to be attained by the X-ray machine 10 , on the basis of the received signal described above with respect to zone 70 .
  • the zone 74 of instruction code can be in communication with or command a navigation system 78 in order to determine the coordinates of the current position of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the navigation system 78 can comprise manual position controls 72 to control movement of the mobile device 22 and/or the drive system of the arm 14 of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • One embodiment of the position controls 72 can control movement of the mobile device 22 in various directions (e.g., forward, backward, leftward or rightward) as well as control similar shifts to image acquisition (e.g., panoramic view, horizontal, vertical and zooming).
  • the navigation system 78 can be operable to convert a shift or movement of the position controls 72 into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the control unit 60 of the mobile device 22 .
  • the joystick 79 can thus control movement of the mobile device 22 in a pre-programmed trajectory desired by the operator.
  • a zone 80 can comprise instruction code to command the navigation system 78 in order to establish a path of movement, from the current position and from the position to be attained of the x-ray machine 10 .
  • a zone 82 can comprise instruction code to command operation, activation, working, or movement of the drive 50 .
  • a zone 84 can comprise instruction code to receive a work orientation signal for the arm 14 of the X-ray machine 10 corresponding to the actuation of the orientation commands for image acquisition of the patient 8 .
  • These orientation and position commands can be distinct.
  • a zone 86 can comprise instruction code to command movement of the X-ray machine 10 moving parts, including the arm 14 , the rotating arm 26 , the support element 15 and/or the roller system 40 .
  • the movement of these parts 14 , 24 , 26 , 40 can be done such that the region of interest of the patient 8 to be imaged remains positioned within the X-ray beam 20 .
  • An embodiment of the data memory 68 , 70 can include predetermined parking and working positions.
  • a parking position can be a place or location where the X-ray machine 10 can be positioned when in parking or idle mode outside a restricted space needed for a medical procedure.
  • a working position can be a place or location where the X-ray machine 10 to perform image acquisition of the patient 8 .
  • One example of the data memory 68 , 70 can be structured in a table format of rows and columns, where each row corresponds to the coordinates of a position of the X-ray machine 10 and each column corresponds to a piece of information on this position of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • a row can correspond to the coordinates of a predetermined working position or parking position of the X-ray machine 10 and a column can correspond to a shift signal associated with the actuation of a given positional command of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the data memory 68 , 70 can also include predetermined working orientations for the moving parts 14 , 24 , 26 of the X-ray machine 10 or the roller system 40 .
  • a working orientation can be a configuration of the X-ray machine 10 where the arm 14 , the support element 24 , the rotating arm 26 , and the roller system 40 can shift or move into a radiography position according to the orientation signal. This shift may not affect the position of the region of interest of the patient 8 to be examined relative to the X-ray beam 20 .
  • An embodiment of the data memory 68 , 70 can be structured in a table format of rows and columns, where each row corresponds to a working orientation of the moving parts 14 , 24 , 26 or 40 of the X-ray machine 10 and each column corresponds to a piece of information on this orientation.
  • rows can correspond to the movements to be made by each moving part 14 , 24 , 26 , or 40 and columns can correspond to movement signals associated with the actuation of a given orientation command of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the positional and orientation command may be actuated simultaneously or consecutively.
  • FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a method 100 of the subject matter herein.
  • a first preliminary step 104 can include putting the X-ray machine 10 in a standby mode.
  • Step 106 can include receiving a positional or orientation command of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • Step 108 can include identifying the type of acquired signal (e.g., positioning signal).
  • Step 109 can include computing a path to place the X-ray machine 10 in the desired position per the received positional signal in step 106 .
  • the control unit 60 can activate the navigation system to: compute the current position of the X-ray machine 10 ; compute an optimum or pre-programmed trajectory between the current position and the coordinates contained in the positional signal received in step 106 ; and guide movement of the X-ray machine 10 by reference to this path.
  • the navigation system 78 can include a wireless communication or tracking system (e.g., including an antenna, transceiver, receiver, emitter or transmitter or combination thereof) 110 in wireless communication or link (e.g., global satellite positioning (GPS), radiofrequency, infrared, optical recognition of bar codes or shapes, ultrasound, electromagnetism, etc.) 111 with various stationary receivers or transmitters having either a unique identification code or positional coordinate.
  • the stationary receivers or transmitters may be positioned at a height and/or on the ground and/or on the ceiling or on the table 34 .
  • the navigation system 78 can include wireless tags (e.g., electromagnetic, radio frequency, ultrasonic, infrared, optical, etc.) 112 provided with a battery that gives them the energy needed to transmit a low frequency, medium frequency or high frequency signal over a distance (e.g., from one centimeter to a few centimeters).
  • Wireless tags 112 may be autonomous from an energy point of view to activate in response to a variable electromagnetic or radiofrequency signal.
  • the navigation system 78 can be generally operable to exchange or compute position coordinates of the X-ray machine 10 relative to predefined path or trajectory. On the basis of the position coordinates, the navigation system 78 can compute a current position and compute a trajectory or path or correction thereof relative to the predefined trajectory.
  • the navigation system 78 can include optical readers operable to read or decode barcodes (e.g., two-dimensional) 114 representative of two-dimensional coordinates of their position in the environment (e.g., on the ground of the room 12 and/or on the ceiling or on the table 34 ) of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • the navigation system 78 can include an optical reader designed to decode the information contained in the barcodes.
  • the optical reader can be placed beneath the mobile device 22 facing the ground and/or above the mobile device 22 facing the ceiling or in any variant facing direction therebetween so as to detect and read the bar code.
  • the navigation system 78 can compute the current position and compute a trajectory and corrects the trajectory of the X-ray machine 10 or mobile device 22 relative to a preliminarily computed or pre-programmed trajectory.
  • the navigation system 78 can be in communication with a UPS or global positioning system 116 so as to be operable to compute the current position of the X-ray machine 10 , its trajectory or path, or its the pre-programmed trajectory.
  • the navigation system 78 can include a system 118 of optical or laser emitter and/or detectors operable to perform general real-time tracking of position and updated path or trajectory or correction thereof to locate X-ray machine 10 supported on the mobile device 22 .
  • the system 118 of laser emitters and/or detectors can be located at one or stationary locations in communication with the navigation system 78 of the X-ray machine 10 or mobile device 22 .
  • the navigation system 78 can activate emission of a laser beam and measurement the duration between the incident laser beam and the reflected laser beam.
  • the navigation system 78 can compute the current position of the X-ray machine 10 or mobile device 22 relative to an optimal or pre-programmed trajectory, and can generate signals to steer the mobile device 22 relative to the optimal or preprogrammed trajectory or path, and adjustments thereto accordingly.
  • the antenna 110 can be a laser emitter mounted on the mobile device 22 or system 5 .
  • the laser emitter 110 can rotate and measure the distance between the system 5 and one or more the reflectors stationed at the walls of the room.
  • the navigation system 78 can include an electromagnetic field link 120 to define the path or trajectory of the X-ray machine 10 or mobile device 22 .
  • the navigation system 78 can detect the position of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 dependent on the electromagnetic filed link 120 to steer the path or trajectory of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 relative to a pre-computed or pre-programmed trajectory or path.
  • the navigation system 78 can include an optical guidance system 122 having longitudinal markings that constitute a reference for the trajectory of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 .
  • the optical guidance system 122 can include a camera or similar device at the forward part of the mobile device 22 to form an image of the path of the mobile device 22 or X-ray machine 10 .
  • the control unit 60 can compute the position of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 and correct the trajectory or path relative to a pre-computed or pre-programmed trajectory.
  • optical guidance system 122 can include at least one camera in communication with the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 from a stationary position in the room 12 .
  • the control unit 60 can be operable to process acquired data from the optical guidance system 122 and compute an environment or landscape with a predetermined vicinity or threshold of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 , including detection of potential obstacles.
  • the control unit 60 can compute the position or location of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 and correct its trajectory relative to a pre-computed or pre-programmed trajectory.
  • the navigation system 78 can include sensors (e.g., accelerometers) 124 capable of measuring a direction and/or magnitude of shift or movement) of the X-ray machine 10 and/or roller system 40 of the mobile device 22 . Based on these acquired measurements, the control unit 60 can use odometry techniques to compute the position of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 . Starting from a known initial position and computing the measured movements, the control unit 60 can compute the current position of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobile device 22 . Depending on the result of this computation, the control unit 60 can correct the trajectory or path of the X-ray machine 10 and/or mobidle device 22 relative to a trajectory a pre-computed or pre-programmed trajectory.
  • sensors e.g., accelerometers
  • the data memory 68 , 70 can include information on a mapping of the environment of the X-ray machine 10 , the mapping including reference coordinates of a predefined parking position of the X-ray machine 10 .
  • FIG. 5 describes another embodiment of the mobile device 22 of the X-ray machine 10 connected by a mechanical linkage 130 to a stationary platform (e.g., the ceiling or to the walls of the room 12 ) 132 .
  • a mechanical linkage 130 can include a first arm 134 connected by a first hinge device 136 to the mobile device 22 .
  • This first arm 134 can be connected to a second arm 138 by a second hinge device 140 .
  • the number of arms and hinges can vary.
  • This second arm 138 can be coupled 10 the hinge device 132 at the mobile device 22 .
  • the mechanical linkage 130 of hinged arms 134 , 138 can include encoders (not shown) operable to convert detected mechanical movement of the arms 134 , 138 into a numerical variable and communicate to the control unit 60 , and the control unit 60 can combine the tracked angular position of the different encoders to guide or steer movement of the mobile device 22 .
  • navigation system 78 may be combined with others to refine the computation precision.
  • the type of navigation system 78 can vary.
  • Step 150 can include communicating movement instructions to the drive of the mobile device 22 .
  • Step 152 can include controlling steering or guiding movement of the drive of the mobile device 22 through the pre-determined trajectory.
  • the control unit 60 can steer or guide movement of the X-ray machine 10 via the mobile device 22 from a starting point to a position controlled by determining the position, the trajectory or pre-programmed trajectory, corrected if necessary, and cause corrections or changes in guidance with reference to this trajectory.
  • step 155 can include computing if one or more of the above steps are being executed. If this is the case, step 156 can include storing or causing the navigation or orientation signal to sit idle without further processing.
  • Step 158 can include computing a check as to whether the execution of one or more of the above steps is terminated in order to authorize the processing of the navigation or orientation signal. If no detection of execution of one or more of the above steps, step 160 includes authorizing further processing of this navigation or orientation signal.
  • Step 162 can include causing movement of the navigation or orientation of one or more of the arm 13 , the support element 24 , the rotating arm 26 and/or the roller system 40 to correspond to instruction in the navigation or orientation signal so as to position the X-ray beam 20 in a desired direction to perform image acquisition of the desired region of interest of the patient 8 .
  • control unit 60 can steer movement of the arm 14 , the support element 24 , the rotating arm 26 , and/or the roller system 40 in a controlled manner and at a desired navigation or orientation while at the same time keeping X-ray beam 20 in the region of interest to be examined.
  • a technical effect of the subject matter described herein is to enhance changes in image acquisition with changes to the region of interest to be examined by moving the X-ray machine 10 via the roller system 40 of the mobile device 22 from one working position to another.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 illustrate schematic diagrams of an imaging system 305 supported by an embodiment of the mobile carriage or platform or device 310 , similar to the imaging system 5 supported on the mobile device 22 described above.
  • the mobile device 310 generally includes a chassis or frame 325 in support of a motorized drive 330 to move one or more wheels 335 in mobile support of the chassis 325 .
  • the chassis 325 generally comprises a structural framework to support the imaging system 305 on the series of wheels 335 .
  • the motorized drive (e.g., electric motor, pneumatic motor, hydraulic motor, etc.) 330 can be generally configured to move the wheels 335 in support of the imaging system 305 on the chassis 325 .
  • the mobile device 310 further includes a brake system 350 to restrain movement of the mobile device 310 .
  • One embodiment of the brake system 350 can be electro-magnetically operated and includes electromagnetic pad 355 in combination with an electric coil 360 configured to selectively generate a magnetic field at the electromagnetic pad 355 .
  • the strength of the electric current at the coil 360 , the number of winds of the coil 360 , and type of material of the electromagnetic pad 355 and coil 360 can vary to generate the desired strength of magnetic field at the magnetic pad 355 .
  • the number and location of electromagnetic pads 355 can vary to provide the desired restraint of movement of the chassis 325 and rigid support of the imaging system 305 .
  • the embodiment of the brake system 350 can further include a motorized drive (e.g., electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.) 365 operable to raise and lower the chassis 325 with respect to the wheels 335 .
  • the brake system 350 can include brake pads 370 operable to engage or contact the wheels 335 to restrain movement thereof when the motorized drive 365 lowers the chassis 325 with respect to the wheels 335 .
  • Lowering the chassis 325 such that the brake pads 370 engage in contact against the wheels 335 can also be configured to cause the electromagnetic pads 355 to engage or contact a plate or insert 372 at (e.g., embedded in) a floor 375 .
  • the plate 372 can generally include a continuous and U-shaped or circular-shaped plate or floor insert (e.g., ferromagnetic sheet, etc.) to surround a periphery of the table 34 in support the subject 8 for image acquisition.
  • the plate or insert 372 at the floor 375 can include multiple independent plates 372 at pre-defined locations in the floor 375 , and be of any desired shape and length.
  • the electromagnetic pads 355 and the brake pads 370 can be configured to move with respect to the chassis 325 to engage the plate 372 and wheels 335 , respectively, to restrain movement of the chassis and imaging system supported thereon. Electrical power to the coils 360 can cause generation of the magnetic field at the pads 355 and through the plate 372 so as to further restrain movement of the mobile device 310 .
  • FIG. 9 illustrates another embodiment of the imaging system 305 supported by the mobile carriage or platform or device 310 in combination with a braking system 380 in accordance with the subject matter described herein, the braking system 380 in a release state.
  • the braking system 380 generally includes one or more electrical coils 382 arranged with respect to electromagnetic pads 384 so as to generate a magnetic field to interact with a plate or floor insert 386 attached at the floor 375 , similar in construction and function to the braking system 350 comprising the coil 360 , electromagnetic pads 355 , and plate 372 described above.
  • the braking system 380 can further include a spring 390 to bias the electromagnetic pads 384 in a raised position from the floor 375 .
  • Electrical power to the electrical coils 382 can generate the magnetic field at the pads 384 to interact with the plate 386 so as to cause or force the electromagnetic pads 384 to lower to at least near contact or actual contact with the plate or floor insert 386 in restraint of movement of the mobile device 310 with respect to the floor 375 .
  • the interaction of the magnetic field between the electromagnetic pads 384 and plate 386 can be of strength such that a small space between the pads 384 and plate 386 does not prevent or hinder sufficient restraint of movement (e.g., predefined restraint of vibration or movement) of the mobile device 310 with respect to the floor 375 .
  • the spring 390 can be operable to bias the electromagnetic pads 384 away from the plate 386 to create an increased spacing between the braking system 380 and the floor 375 for easier movement of the mobile device 310 .
  • the spring 390 can be interconnected by a structural support 392 to the electromagnetic pads 384 .
  • the springs 390 can be located between the structural support 392 and the chassis 325 . Movement of the structural support 392 can be limited to a predefined displacement by contact with the chassis 325 .
  • the chassis 325 can include slots 394 to receive the spring 390 in bias against downward movement of the structural support 392 .
  • the spring 390 can be in tension and located above the structural support 392 , or can be in compression and located below the structural support, so as to bias against downward movement of the electromagnetic pads 384 toward the floor 375 .
  • One or more of following steps and acts of the method 400 can also be in the form of a computer program product 401 having modules or zones or computer-readable program instructions that can be stored on a computer readable medium or memory 402 for execution by a processor 403 of a controller or control unit or other computer programmable device 404 , and which can be located or be integral at least in part with the program memory 66 in communication with the processor 64 of the control unit 60 described above or the imaging system 305 or remote unit 385 or be independent thereof.
  • the mobile device 310 and the imaging system 305 supported thereon are located in a parked or stored position 381 , and that the mobile device 310 is robotically operated and remotely or wireless controlled from a remote unit 385 that can have all or a portion of the control unit 60 .
  • the chassis 325 can be in a lowered position so that the brake pads 370 are engaged to restrain movement of the wheels 335 .
  • the coils 360 at the electromagnetic pad 355 may also be energized to generate a magnetic field at the electromagnetic pads 355 in engagement or contact with the plate or insert 372 at the stowed or parked position 381 .
  • instructions to perform one or more of the following steps can be received via wireless communication from the remote unit 385 to the mobile device 310 .
  • step 410 can include releasing restrain of movement of the mobile device 310 .
  • This step 401 can include interrupting electric power to the coils 360 so as to interrupt the magnetic filed generated at the electromagnetic pads 355 .
  • Step 410 can further include energizing the motorized drive 365 to raise or lift the chassis 325 and imaging system 305 supported thereon with respect to the wheels 335 so as to free movement of the wheels 335 .
  • Step 415 can include instructing the motorized drive 330 to steer movement of the mobile device 350 in support of the imaging system 305 to a desired position with respect to the plate or insert 372 adjacent the table 34 for image acquisition of the subject 8 .
  • An embodiment of step 415 can include communicating instructions for the motorized drive to steer the mobile device 310 and supported imaging system 305 to predefined locations and alignments with respect to the plate or inserts 372 according to a pre-defined type and/or body area and/or protocol of image acquisition to perform on the subject 8 .
  • the mobile device 350 can receive manual instructions (e.g., via joystick) to selectively supplement movement of the mobile device 310 to the desired location.
  • Step 420 can include receiving feedback that the mobile device 350 and imaging system 305 are located at the desired alignment and location with respect to the metallic plate or insert 372 and the patient support table 34 to perform image acquisition.
  • Step 425 can include applying the braking force to the mobile device 350 .
  • One embodiment of step 425 can include instructing the motorized drive 365 to lower the chassis 325 with respect to the wheels 335 so as to engage the brake pads 370 in contact with respect to the wheels 335 in restraint of movement of the mobile device 310 .
  • Step 425 can further include lowering the electromagnetic pads 355 so as to engage or contact the plates or inserts 372 at the floor 375 .
  • Step 430 can include communicating electrical power to energize the coils 360 and generate a magnetic field at the electromagnetic pads 355 .
  • Step 435 can include detecting completion of image acquisition at the present location of the mobile device 310 and imaging system 305 .
  • Step 440 can include interrupting electric power to the coils 360 so as to interrupt the magnetic field generated at the electromagnetic pads 355 .
  • Step 445 can include lifting the chassis with respect to the wheels 335 so as to remove restraint of the mobile device 350 .
  • Step 450 can include repeating the above-described steps 215 through 245 in performing addition image acquisition at other selected locations around the periphery of the patient support table 34 .
  • Step 455 can include receiving instructions to move the mobile device 310 and imaging system 305 supported thereon to the parked or stowed position 380 .
  • Step 460 can include restraining movement of the mobile device 350 , including lowering the chassis 325 so as to engage or contact the brake pads 370 in restraint of movement of the wheels 335 at the stowed position 380 .
  • One or move of the above-described steps of the method 400 can be according to a preprogrammed protocol selected from a plurality of image acquisition protocols or theraputic protocols dependent on an input or desired diagnosis received at the system 5 .
  • the preprogrammed protocol can include automatically causing application of the brake force by the brake system 350 , 380 of the mobile device 310 in response to detecting proper alignment/position of the system 305 so as to ready for image acquisition.
  • the preprogrammed protocol can include causing automatic release of the brake force by the brake system 350 , 380 in response to detecting complete of image acquisition at the current alignment/position.
  • a technical effect of the above-described system 5 and 300 and method 400 includes providing force to restrain movement of the imaging system 10 , 305 during image acquisition.
  • the brake system 350 increases the stability reduces risk of tilting or vibration of the imaging system 305 during image acquisition that if otherwise uncontrolled may affect image quality and increase risk to safety of personnel or the imaged subject 8 .

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